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Berserk Volume 4 continues the Golden Age Arc, diving deeper into Guts’ integration into the Band of the Hawk and his growing but complicated relationships with Griffith and Casca. The volume mixes brutal medieval warfare with powerful emotional undercurrents, highlighting themes of camaraderie, leadership, ambition, and the slow cracking of Guts’ emotional armor.
This volume firmly establishes the Band of the Hawk as a force of reckoning in the war between Midland and Chuder—and it further complicates the psychological and emotional web surrounding Guts, Griffith, and Casca.
Guts Joins the Band of the Hawk
After his defeat in a duel with Griffith in the previous volume, Guts—bound by the terms of the fight—joins the Band of the Hawk. Initially met with skepticism and hostility (especially from Casca), Guts quickly proves himself to be a powerful asset in battle.
His sheer physical strength and fearlessness on the battlefield elevate him to a Raid Leader under Griffith’s command.
The Band of the Hawk Rises in Power
The volume showcases the Band of the Hawk’s stunning tactical prowess and Griffith’s strategic brilliance. In a series of bloody battles, Griffith orchestrates victories that win him favor at the Royal Court of Midland.
A major highlight is the ambush at the river crossing, where Guts singlehandedly turns the tide of the fight through raw strength and instinct, decimating enemy forces and solidifying his reputation as a fearsome warrior.
Griffith’s Dream & Charisma
Griffith continues to express his dream of one day obtaining a kingdom of his own. He sees Guts as a key piece in achieving that dream. While many in the Band admire Griffith with religious reverence, Guts remains skeptical and distant.
Griffith’s enigmatic charm begins to blur the line between affection, manipulation, and destiny—especially in how he handles both Guts and Casca.
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